These ukes are all about value. Solid cedar top is hard to beat in tone. Wood binding, a glassy finish, and a projection ready to challenge the best make the Makai LK-80 series top contenders in their price range.
Kamaka HP-1 The Pineapple
The pineapple was a hit from the beginning, and 80 some years later the Kamaka brothers continue to consistently give us great Pineapples with sweet tones!
Sound
The Ko’olau ukulele company is putting out professional level Hawaiian made ukuleles that sound and look great, and now are more affordable than ever.
Pono Pro-Classic Tenor Mahogany – MHT – Nick Sierra demo
The new Pono Pro Classic series is providing the ukulele market with an instrument that is equal in quality to high end custom instruments, and still staying in the 5-700 dollar range
Kalei Gamiao – “Mach 4”
Here is a performance of an original from Kalei. This one will knock you off your socks!
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Koolau CE-2 demo by Mike Love and Koolau CE-1 demo by Aaron Crowell and John Gonzalez
The Ko’olau Ukulele company have been perfecting their electric CE tenor ukulele model for nearly 10 years now. The result is an amazing instrument with lots of advantages.
Lessons – Ukulele Harmonics – Kalei Gamiao -Custom Kamaka
You know harmonics are cool, but Kalei Gamiao either shows or reminds us just how beautiful they sound, as well alternate techniques to work with.
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Kimo Hussey – Ukulele Sensei
Kimos’ musical wisdom was matched by his intuitive teaching. He can play different styles but his signature “Uncle Kimo style” is rooted in the chord melodies he makes and the expression of his right hand.
Size
The guys at Koolau have somehow managed to make a Hawaiian koa ukulele at the price most of us here can afford.
Player Profile – Kalei Gamiao
Kalei Gamiao could very well be the next young man to get you excited about the ukulele. He composes in a style that keeps you enthralled, even at the edge of your seat at times.
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